Kwanzaa
Christmas
Hanukkah
Los Posadas
Holiday celebrations around the world
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Who created Kwanzaa?

Maulana Karenga

100

What is a popular drink during Christmas time?

Eggnog

100

How many days is Hanukkah celebrated? 

8

100

How long is Los Posadas celebrated? 

9 days 

100

What country started the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?

Germany 

200

When is Kwanzaa celebrated? 

Dec 26-Jan 1st

200

In american , what is a popular food dish to have for dinner on Christmas? 

Potatoes (roasted or mashed) 

200

What does Hanukkah mean? 

Dedication

200

Where is Los Posadas celebrated? 

 Countries with Latinx communities.

200

What is the Hindu festival of lights called, celebrated with oil lamps and fireworks?

Diwali

300

What is the purpose of Kwanzaa?

To bring African Americans together and celebrate their cultural heritage.

300

Who is credited for the creating the modern image of Santa Claus?

Coke-Cola

300

What object has nine branches, is used during Hanukkah, and holds candles that are lit each night of the festival?"

Menorah

300

In what country  was the first Las Posadas celebration? 

Mexico 

300

What do children in Iceland receive if they’ve been naughty instead of presents?

A rotten potato

400

How many principles does Kwanzaa celebrate?

7

400

What is the best-selling single record  Christmas song of all time? 

White Christmas 

400

What is the name of the game played with a spinning top during Hanukkah?

Dreidel

400

When is Las Posadas celebrated? 

December 16 to December 24

400

Which country celebrates Christmas by eating KFC as a holiday meal?

Japan

500

What does the color red represent?

The blood of African people in their struggle for freedom. 

500

Which ethnicity introduced Americans to the Candy Cane? 

German 

500

What is the name of the game played with a spinning top during Hanukkah?

Atkes (potato pancakes) and Sufganiyot (jelly-filled doughnuts).

500

What colorful object, often filled with candy and broken during Las Posadas celebrations, is shaped like a star and represents the Christmas star?”

 Piñata 


500

In which country does Santa Claus deliver gifts using a boat instead of a sleigh?

Greece